Better version of Chuck E Cheese…read more The best part of the trip to Xtreme Play was the strapped in aerial obstacle course. Geared towards the younger crowd, adults can partake in the play which was pretty cool. There was enough excitement from the various obstacles to provide a thrill, old and young alike. This was definitely the highlight of the entertainment center. Safety wasn't an issue and there was enough supervision even with the additional risks. There are many arcade games but 1/3 of the games seemed to be out of order for my trip. Not sure if that is because of the package my group paid for. Honestly most of the games were stale. The bumper cars were of the kiddie variety and used levers for movement instead of a steering wheel so it was a little less bump which takes away some of the fun. The overall drive space was smaller so the bumps were more like nudges. The scary 3D movie experience also didn't provide the thrill I was expecting. The aroma of buttery popcorn is very prevalent everywhere in the center, so much so that I swear it's on purpose to make you buy popcorn. The pizza was not impressive but I suppose standard for the course. During my visit the wait for the concession lines were really long. The floors were well cleaned and maintained which is a nice change from the normal food stained floors of most kiddie entertainment centers.

This is the perfect place for kids! So many activities and games to play! We got the Level Up…read morepackage, which is 3 hours of unlimited attractions and $50 in credits for arcade games for $60. Considering the fact that 3 hours of unlimited attractions is $43 on its own, the Level Up package is a deal! Plus, I don't have to limit my kids' activities so everyone is happy. My boys loved the Dark Ride, which is an interactive ride with shooting elements, and the bumper cars. There was also a ropes course, rock wall, ninja warrior course, and a ballocity play area. The only bummer was that the mini bowling was out of order, and I know my sons would have loved that.

I came here about six times in two years when I discovered it and I have to say the kids absolutely…read morelove it. The place is clean. The workers are friendly and everything works when we're there. If I can give this place more stars, I swear to Bob, I would.

Trust your GPS, or look for the CVS, because you may have trouble finding the Ducks…read more Walk down the staircase, more or less next to the basement of CVS, and you will enter a very sweet fun zone full of nostalgia and old school entertainment that's been here since 1939. Welcome to Ducks On The Avenue - home of Duckpin Bowling. It's not the full sized bowling pins and bowling balls you're most probably used to. It's not the skinny candle pins you'll find in Massachusetts. This is Duckpin bowling with shorter stubbier pins, a holeless ball about the size of a medium grapefruit, and three balls per frame. This was really hard to play -I didn't crack 60 in either of the two games I bowled. But I was pretty good at tossing the ball into the left gutter. One of my industry organizations held a meeting and charity fund-raiser there last night and we had a blast! When's the last time you went bowling with a revolving disco ball, black lights, and music? Yeah, I thought so. Wanna drink while you are there to enhance your experience? Beers are available for $4 to $8. Since the balls don't have finger holes, you basically have to palm it and fling it. Our techniques varied from smoothly rolling the balls onto the alley as gently as one would place a sleeping infant in a crib, to those who lobbed the ball like a hand grenade trying to blow a hole in the floor halfway down the alley, to the young lady who preferred a two-handed underhand roll (like an old time basketball free throw shooter) who hysterically knocked down all ten pins with her unique technique. We had a ton of fun there! I want to give a shout-out to our host Patrick, who seemed to be running the place single handedly. He was awesome.

So I haven't been bowling in many years. My wife and I did enjoy ourselves and it was definitely…read moreworth the trip. My complaints will be in the service. I waited way way too long in line for it to not move at all for food. The girl behind the counter seemed to appear and disappear over and over without serving the people in line. The drinks were good and good price... but it really shouldn't have taken as long as it did (I'm talking one person ahead of me the entire time and I waited almost 25 minutes). The lanes were good, and the food was delivered to my lane. I think a 3 here is fair. Average. I will likely return and reassess.

Fun for all ages at Thomaston Lanes! We went during school winter break week and they were packed…read morebut the staff was great, especially Mr. Lou! There are 24 lanes with seating for at 6+ per lane, the machines are updated and we no issues. You can order food/drinks while you play. They are accommodating and will put down the bumpers if you request for little ones in your group. One of the largest/cleanest arcades in this area for little kids. They also have a large birthday party area which is attached to the arcade area. Conveniently located off Route 8.

Very clean!! The staff is very helpful and answered all my concerns. The man I spoke to has worked…read morethere for 15 years. Obviously good people to work for. The mini golf is in great shape. And the snack bar food was very good! That was a definite pleasant surprise!! 4 adults and 1 four year old, and we all enjoyed it. Will definitely be back!

Very family friendly location. Came here for the first time, which happened to be on a league…read morenight. I am not sure how often they do league but definitely call prior arrival and ask if they have league going as there is no available lanes during league. We played the mini golf which is very small and short, kinda bowling themed kinda full of some fake plants and a Christmas's tree??. Mini golf is cheap at about $9-$10 a person. Wasn't really sure what the par was on the course so it's pretty much a guess. Got a few drinks, bartender served people standing at counter before us. Seems like they need to update their software very slow service as the bar waiting for my credit card to process along with the 4-5 other league people who came in after that we had to wait for. Fun, old school bowling place friendly staff. Mini golf is pretty mediocre. Okay service. 3/5 Hopefully will return at some point to try the bowling and see how the lanes are.

The bowling shoe they gave me was the perfect preview of the entire experience--old, broken down,…read moreand desperately pretending everything was fine. The Velcro barely functioned, the padding had the texture of a fossil, and the shoe looked like it had been through more frames than the lanes themselves. Just like the shoe, the alley clearly peaked decades ago and has been slowly unraveling ever since. The balls kept getting stuck so often that an employee basically became part of our group, jogging back and forth like a highly underpaid ball retrieval specialist. The bumpers didn't function properly. I would not recommend.

87 bucks for family of four to bowl two games (including shoes). I'm thinking we were charged the…read moreout of towner price, maybe. But it's a decent, old-ish bowling alley. And I respect that. The balls kept getting stuck in the return chute. Bought a couple of beers at the bar. Not bad. But a lot more expensive than I expected.

My first time at Agawam Bowl in a long time. I went downstairs to the bar and was surprised at how…read morecool it is. It's kind of a retro-modern mashup with vintage bowling charm and a bar made out of an old bowling lane and old cars (with the lights working) that makes you want to stay around. Whether you're a serious bowler or just here for the atmosphere, it's got something for everyone. I love the fact it's all candlepin, which is seriously New England and seriously cool.

We had such a fun time here! The music is terrific, its clean and the staff were very nice and…read morehelpful. Will definitely come back for more candlepin.

What's not to like about bowling? The staff was friendly and helpful when the lane wasn't…read morecalculating the score correctly. The constant videos are a little distracting and a bit annoying but that's the way bowling alleys are these days.

So so fun!! I saw online that they have $4/game bowling Sun-Thur 11a-1p so headed on down. What I…read moredidn't realize is that at noon they turn on all the disco lights, which was so fun!!! Drinks are crazy expensive ~ fountain drink was $4, so maybe bring your own drinks. Had the place to ourselves that early on a Sunday, staff was very helpful on recommending ball weights and hand hole position sizing as I hadn't played in over a decade.

Bowlers Club is a great spot if you're into that old-school, no-frills bowling experience. The…read morewhole place has strong retro vibes, and it really feels like stepping back in time in the best way. One thing to know going in is that their open lane hours can be a bit particular, so it's definitely worth checking ahead before you go. It seems like they cater a lot to league play, which makes sense given the community feel. I see people online complain about their lack of availability and if you do a quick search or look at their signage, you can see they have very limited open lane hours. The space itself is surprisingly roomy, with plenty of seating, and I appreciated that people actually respect the rules. No food or outside shoes in the bowling area, and everyone seemed to follow that without issue. Open bowling prices are very cheap. Just be aware it's cash or check only, though there is an ATM on site. Again, just check the hours because as of this review they are only open for a few hours one day a week. One of my favorite little touches is that they print out your games at the end. It's simple, but it adds to that nostalgic feel. Overall, it's not a flashy place, but that's kind of the point. If I lived closer, I'd probably come here regularly just to practice. It's a solid, affordable, old-school bowling spot.

Wow, this place is RETRO and could stand some repairs/updating. Also, no food available on a…read moreSaturday night. That said - cheap and decent lanes. Lots of seating and tables. Didn't get very busy when we were there. They print out your games at the end. Cash or check AND they have an ATM. An entire star is for the music! I don't know how or why, but there was some metal, emo, classic rock - don't know what hero was DJing, but we salute you!